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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP

PM Holness Extends Condolences to the People of the UK Following Terror Attack

Prime Minister Andrew Holness today (May 23) wrote to the British Prime Minister Theresa May to extend condolences to the people of the United Kingdom following a terrorist attack in the city of Manchester last evening. Yesterday, news emerged that...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), and Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips, paint columns at the Central Police Station, located downtown Kingston during National Labour Day project activities on May 23.

PM Urges Jamaicans to Give Talents to Nation Building

Volunteers carry out rehabilitation work on a changing room at the Ward Theatre, during National Labour Day project activities at the downtown Kingston-based facility on May 23.

Restoration of Ward Theatre a Priority – PM

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Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP — Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP

Labour Day Message by Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Andrew Holness

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left) in discussion EPC Contractor and Project Director, Aurelien Delevoye (left) during a tour of expansion works being undertaken by the Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) at Port Bustamante on Friday, May 19. Observing from second right are: President and Chief Executive Officer of the Port Authority of Jamaica, Professor Gordon Shirley and Project Manager, Eric Fernagu.

Divestment of State Assets Which Will Facilitate Increased Investments a Good Thing For Jamaica – PM

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Gov’t Receives Major Boost to Assist in Recovery Efforts

Prime Minister Andrew Holness today (May 23) received 3000 bags of cement from Caribbean Cement Company Limited, to assist in recovery efforts following the heavy rains last week. Prime Minister Holness thanked Carib Cement for the kind contribution to help those affected. “I am heartened by the response of Carib Cement to assist Jamaicans who have been adversely affected by...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), commends resident of Sunnyside, St. Catherine, Jermain Riley, for his bravery in rescuing five family members, who were trapped by the recent heavy rains, which pelted the island. Occasion was a tour of the area on Wednesday (May 17).

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Gov’t to Assist Persons Affected by Flood Rains

The Government will be providing financial assistance to persons who have been severely affected by recent flood rains. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the funds will be taken from the Consolidated Fund. "The Government has to now go and take a second look at its Budget to see what areas we may have to reallocate, postpone expenditure...

Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, touring sections of Sunnyside in Linstead, St. Catherine after heavy rains and flooding.

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Prime Minister Tours Affected Parishes

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness is currently touring areas severely impacted by the recent heavy rains. Some of the areas to be toured are Sunnyside, St. Catherine; Aenon Town, Clarendon; Cave Valley, St. Ann; Frankfield, Clarendon; Ebony Park, Clarendon; and Alley and Rocky Point in Clarendon. Other members of the touring party include Minister without Portfolio in the...

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Prime Minister Returns Tonight, Tours Affected Parishes Tomorrow

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness is to return to the island tonight (May 16) from an official visit to the Dominican Republic. The Prime Minister was originally scheduled to return on Wednesday (May 17), but cut short his visit as a result of the heavy rains that have impacted the island. Press Secretary at the Office of the...

9 years ago InformationPrime Minister

Major Benefits To Come From PM’s Overseas Trips

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says Jamaica stands to benefit significantly from overseas trips made by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. In addition to improved economic, bilateral and trade relations, the overseas visits allow for the country to participate in critical investment fora, and to increase engagement with the diaspora. “We are...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is in discussion with Executive Chairman, Guardsman Group, Kenneth Benjamin, during a security forum organised by Guardsman Group at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on May 11.

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Partnership with Private Security Industry Critical – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says as the Government pursues initiatives to improve citizen security and safety, partnership with the private security industry will be a critical part of the process. He said the private security sector is an essential component of the national security framework, serving as sensors that can passively detect criminal activity and threats, and...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (FILE)

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Prime Minister Appeals to Motorists to Slow Down

With 115 road fatalities already recorded since the start of the year, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is again appealing for motorists to slow down on the nation’s roads to preserve lives. The Prime Minister made the plea during a #SlowDown event hosted at his office today (May 10), to mark the fourth observance of the United Nations...